Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Contents Introduction ................................8 Genus G1 Terminals ..............................9 The User Interface ..............................9 Terminal Features ..............................10 Terminal Specifications ............................11 File System Specification ..........................12 Relay Configuration ............................12 Terminal Connections ............................13 Module Options ..............................15 Installation ................................
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Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 WIFI NETWORK INFO ............................27 QUICK CHECK ............................... 27 COMM TEST ................................. 28 READER SETUP ..............................28 Biometric Reader ............................. 29 SETUP PIN ................................30 DAIL-UP NETWORK .............................. 30 SETUP TIME ZONE ............................... 31 WEB SETUP ................................
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Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Network setup ................................. 40 Web Service Setup ..............................41 Enable Web Service ............................. 42 Discovery URL ..............................42 Bulk Transaction Count ............................42 Data Maintenance ............................... 43 RMS Table Listing ............................. 43 Clear Flash ............................... 43 Clear RAM ................................
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Control Module, Inc. The information described by this publication is specifically intended for use by customers and resellers of Control Module Data Collection products and data collection systems and only for use with Control Module Data Collection products and data collection systems.
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EMC: EN61000-6-4, EN55011, EN61000-6-2, EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-11 FCC Compliance The Control Module Model 2015 Time and Attendance Terminal conforms to the requirements of FCC PART 15, SUBPART B, CLASS A. Para. 15.107(b) for Conducted Emissions, 150 kHz to 30 MHz Para.
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Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
UM3010-2 Introduction Welcome to Control Module’s Genus® G1 MARK II Data Collection Terminal. The “Genius of Genus” is that it offers an intelligent Java programming language and enables companies – for the first time – to realize the maximum potential of their workforce management terminals, by using them as a powerful interface to connect highly customized applications and the databases that fuel them.
The User Interface The user interface offers options for data entry into the Genus G1 MARK II Terminal through the keypad and/or internal or external card readers. User output is via a 4 line by 20 character backlit LCD display. The terminal also has the capability to produce multiple sound tones to help guide the user.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Terminal Features Memory Configuration The terminal is equipped with 32 Mb of dynamic memory, 2 Mb of non-volatile memory for data retention, and 40 Mb of Flash memory for program storage, and user defined long term storage. Programmability The terminal is designed to be a Java-capable embedded data collection platform.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Terminal Specifications Keypad - with local buffering 10 Numeric Keys (0 through 9) Function keys alternately can produce punctuation symbols. Clear and Enter Keys Home, Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow direction keys ...
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 File System Specification The terminal provides file systems on different hardware devices. Instead of using the common alphabet notation for file system devices ( ‘A:’, ‘C:’ ), the Genus terminal identifies the file storage devices as: Location Storage Device Memory Size...
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Terminal Connections Terminal connections apply to both Genus G1 and G1 Hardened Terminals. Relay Contact Data Input Power Input Power Port Peripheral Power Port Serial Aux Port Online/Offline Scanner Connection Ethernet Port NOTE: All available options are shown, some models may differ. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port supports the 10/100BASE-T network Connector: 8-position RJ45.
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Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Data Input/Output (Optional) The data input/output port provides three digital inputs and a Connector: 8 position Terminal Wiegand data port. The Wiegand Data port provides Block Pinouts: Data0/Data1 input or output signals. If connected to a reader 1 = + 5VDC 5 = DI 3 2 = Ground...
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Module Options The Genus G1 MARK II Terminal provides UPS, Modem and WiFi Module options. UPS 2050-012 UPS Module and Battery The 2050-012 module provides backup power to the Genus G1 terminal, integrated readers and communication options in the event of a main power failure and brownout conditions.
UM3010-2 Installation The installation process proceeds with the bulleted items below. All installation steps are discussed in the Installation Guide for Genus G1 MARK II (IG3010-2) Terminal. However, follow only those that apply to your installation requirements. Wall Mount Installation & Recommended Height ...
Several displays with the following messages appear in sequence during the normal G1 Terminal power-up process. In addition, during power-up, the Genus G1 terminal also executes an internal firmware test. G1 Loader splash screen displays program and version numbers. Loader G1 Control Module Inc. Program: xxx-xxx VX.XX.XX Followed by Loading Genus.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Offline Mode The offline mode is utilized during installation and setup, when the functionality of the Genus Terminal needs to be tested or if the communications setup requires a change. To accomplish this, the Terminal must be placed in Offline Mode.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Offline Setup Mode Menu Options The following menu options for configuration changes become available when the terminal is switched to offline. TERMINAL INFORMATION CLEAR RAM CLEAR FLASH NETWORK SETUP WIFI NETWORK SETUP WIFI NETWORK INFO QUICK CHECK COMM TEST READER SETUP...
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Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Keypad Layout Key Activity Use the arrow keys in Offline Mode to scroll through the Main Menu. Press E to select an option from the Main Menu and follow directions displayed. Press the Home key while in the Setup screens to exit back to the Main Menu options at the Terminal Info? Prompt.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Offline Mode – User Operational Displays TERMINAL INFO Provides basic terminal hardware information. Press E to make a selection. TERMINAL INFO? TERMINAL INFO? <UP><DWN><H> MACHINE NAME: <UP><DWN><E> GENUS408300 Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through terminal information, such as: Machine Name Terminal name assigned MAC Addr...
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 CLEAR RAM Clears the ‘\ramdisk’ on the terminal, typically erasing transaction data. See the File System Specification for more detail on the data cleared. Press E to select CLEAR RAMDISK. CLEAR RAM? <UP><DWN><E> Press E to CLEAR RAMDISK.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 CLEAR FLASH Clear Flash will clear the ‘\flashdisk’ on the terminal erasing everything except Classes.jar, App.jar, Genus App, Lib1.jar, Lib2.jar, and Lib3.jar. Note: This does not clear firmware or the user application. Press E to select Clear Flash. CLEAR FLASH? <UP><DWN><E>...
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 NETWORK SETUP Network Setup provides the ability to configure the terminal’s network parameters, including DHCP, IP address, gateway, subnet mask, DNS servers, and telnet menu. Press E to select. NETWORK SETUP? <UP><DWN><E> ENABLE DHCP This turns on the terminal’s ability to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server on the local network.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 GATEWAY IP Specify a gateway address for the terminal. This entry is optional if the terminal does not need to communicate with devices outside the immediate subnet. This screen will not appear if DHCP is enabled. NETWORK SETUP <UP><DWN><E><H>...
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 TELNET PORT Select a port to listen on for telnet configuration. This screen will not appear if the telnet interface is disabled. NETWORK SETUP <0-9><E><C><H> TELNET PORT: 09999 Pressing C will zero out the Telnet port. Use 0-9 and the right or left or arrow keys to advance or return through fields.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 WIFI NETWORK SETUP This is explained in the WiFi section of this document. WIFI NETWORK SETUP? <UP><DWN><E> Press E to enter the WiFi Setup. Note: If an invalid IP address has been assigned, the following message might occur: WIFI NETWORK SETUP? Make sure Genus has a valid IP address...
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 QUICK CHECK? <0-9><E><C><H> At this point, all key-presses except the E key will be echoed on the screen. Up to 40 characters can be entered encompassing the lower two lines of the display. The top two lines of the display are reserved for terminal messaging while in offline mode.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Note: The External reader configuration also supports WIEGAND OUT. Press E to save settings and advance to Wand setup. READER SETUP? <UP><DWN><E><H> SELECT WAND RDR: NONE Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through BARCODE or NONE. Press E to save or H to abort any changes.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Bio Sensor Test Verifies reader is functioning correctly. BIOMETRIC TEST? <UP><DWN><H><E> BIO SENSOR TEST? PUT FINGER ON SENSOR The Terminal requests user to place a finger on the sensor to test. This occurs twice to verify the finger and complete the test.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Use the 0-9 numeric keys to enter a phone number. A combination of the scroll keys for alpha and the numeric keys can be used for Login, Alias and Password. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll for alpha and special characters.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Enable Web Services - This option enables the terminal's web services functionality. When enabled, the terminal will allow the use of built-in web services functions called by a host. Enable Host Web Svc - This option enables the terminal's ability to use web services on a host computer. When this is enabled, the terminal will attempt to connect to the configured URLs to send and receive data, including transactions.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Genus WiFi The 3046 WiFi Module provides wireless network connectivity for the CMI Genus series terminals. The WiFi Module functions as an Ethernet to Wireless LAN bridge and connects to the Genus terminal’s RJ-45 Ethernet port.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Genus WiFi Configuration/Setup WiFi Module The WiFi Modules are shipped with DHCP disabled, and all security modes turned off. If the Module successfully associates with an access point, the Link and Power LEDs will be green. If the Module is unable to associate with an access point, the Link LED will blink red and the Power LED will be green in color.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 SETTING UP WIFI The Genus terminal needs to be in the Offline mode to get to the WiFi setup. Enable DHCP: No – disables DHCP and requires the user to enter network parameters. Yes – enables DHCP and the network parameters are assigned by the DHCP server.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 WiFi Module Security Settings The WiFi Module provides security setting options. The WiFi Module default for the security settings is set to disabled. This provides the user with the option to choose a security type and allows corresponding fields to be available to enter settings for that security type.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Web Browser Interface The web browser interface provides system administrators with the ability to remotely login, view and change system parameters and settings on the Terminal. Navigation hierarchy: Home page (Genus Administration) ...
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Home page – Genus Administration Once logged in to the terminal the Genus Administration home page is displayed. The Genus Administration page displays the following information as retrieved from the current Terminal session or as used during a previous session and retained in the browser.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Time Zone The Time Zone is normally set during Terminal setup and cannot be changed in the Web Browser Interface. Total RAM The Total RAM displayed refers to the total amount of dynamic RAM available for program execution. Free RAM refers to the amount of dynamic RAM remaining at that point in time.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Network setup The network setup screen provides standard network setting fields to allow administrators to configure the terminal’s network parameters. All settings on the Network Setup page except the ‘Enable WSDL’ correspond to the Offline Setup menus in the Terminal. Network parameters include: ...
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Web Service Setup The Web Service Setup screen provides system administrators with the ability to reconfigure the Terminal settings for host side web service. This page provides a listing of all configuration name/value pairs with the ability to edit, add, or remove entries.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Enable Web Service This setting will enable the Web service setup for the host side. The Enable Web Service corresponds to the Enable Host Web Service option in the Offline Setup on the Terminal. Discovery URL The Discovery URL is the URL the Terminal will use to download its web service connection information.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Data Maintenance The data maintenance screen provides directory browsing and Record Management System (RMS) browsing that would generally be used for support or development. The following pages provide sample screen shots for Directory Listing, Thread Listing, Application Log, and the Transaction Log. RMS Table Listing The RMS Table Listing is located on the ‘\flashdisk’...
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Clear RAM This will clear the ‘\ramdisk’ on the terminal, typically erasing transaction data. A warning message for loss of data and transactions will display if the Clear RAM button is selected. Note: After a ‘Clear RAM’ the Terminal requires a reboot to complete the process. Directory Listing The Directory listing allows you to view files and directories that currently reside in the ‘\ramdisk’...
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Thread Listing The Thread Listing will display all active threads in the Terminal that are currently running. This is a sample screen your display of active threads may differ. Application Log The Application Log will display any application starting messages and critical system messages. Revision C November 2016...
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Examples: Message: Started:(application universalresource name‘urn’)mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss Description: Date and time the application identified by a simple name, or urn, for example: com.controlmod.demo.App Message: PS00354D000@x mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss Description: A terminal power on event. PS is the internal ‘P’rom’S’et number of the firmware. x = 1 ( hardware reboot when power is applied to the terminal ) x = 0 ( software reboot due to reloading a system or application file, or reboot from the setup web pages)
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Debugging The Debug Setup page allows an administrator to enable application and system debugging. Configurable options: Enable/disable debugging • Max Debug Storage (bytes) Debug Level • Storage Limit Action Max Debug Time (hours) Note: The default location for the debug file is \ramdisk\errors.txt Debug Level This setting defines the minimum level of messages that will be logged.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Maximum Debug Storage Specify the max size of the debug file in bytes at which point the action taken is determined by Storage Limit Action. If set to zero it will continue to write until the ‘\ramdisk’ of the Terminal is full. Storage Limit Action Determines whether to Overwrite or to Stop Debugging when the Maximum Storage Bytes value has been reached.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Troubleshooting Terminal Issues Terminal Issue Possible Causes Resolution Terminal does not power on No Power to the terminal. Verify power cable is connected to terminal. If a UPS is included verify power is connected to the UPS and the power cable from the UPS is connected to the Terminal.
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Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Troubleshooting Genus WiFi Troubleshooting Suggestions Table Issue Resolution The WiFi Module cannot find Verify that the Link LED is solid green. If it isn’t, refer to “LED the Access Point. Troubleshooting” table. The AP (Access Point) cannot Click the Refresh button in your Access Point’s configuration application.
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Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Indicator LED Troubleshooting Table If the... Perform These Tasks... Power LED does not turn Check power connector is properly inserted. Contact your service technician. Power LED turns Red. Remove power and re-apply. If the Power LED remains Red, contact CMI. Power LED is Amber.
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Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 WiFi LED Description Function Color Comm No power, or no WiFi configuration session is established and no Ethernet physical connection is detected. No WiFi configuration session is established; an Ethernet physical connection is detected. Blinking Red An Ethernet physical connection was detected and there is Ethernet traffic present on that connection, but no WiFi configuration session is established.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Reference Note: All command in this chapter are case-sensitive. Steps to Re-Program Genus Firmware: In the event an update becomes available for the Genus terminal, the firmware can be updated in the field. The following items are required to (re-)program Genus firmware: ...
Terminal has been compromised. To access the Loader Mode put the Terminal into offline mode by using the on line/off line setup switch on the back of the terminal. Loader G1 Control Module Inc. Program: xxx-xxx VX.XX.XX Press E to quickly to enter the Loader Mode when the Loader Setup screen appears.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Calculating Number of Transactions That Can Be Stored The number of transactions that can be stored is determined by the size of the transaction. Each transaction minimally has 45 bytes as header data and has up to 4KB of transaction data. A transaction looks as follows: [45 Bytes –...
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Telnet Session A Telnet session can be established with the Genus Terminals. Once established the general network parameters are available to update. Be sure to use Port 9999. For example: 192.168.1.5.9999 Selection 2 below: The Change Application Status, applies to the user-generated application program running on the Genus Terminal.
Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Programming Table (Code 39) This table provides Code 39 barcode access to special characters that are not available on the Genus terminal keypad. By using a digital barcode wand, these individual characters can be entered into the network setup parameters prompted by the Terminal.
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Genus G1 MARK II User Manual UM3010-2 Service & Technical Support RMA Policy Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure: The CMI Service Center assigns an RMA number for all products returned for service. If you have a product that requires service, please contact the CMI Service Center at 1-800- 527-4998 or 860-253-4218.
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